In Control: Games to Teach Self-Control Skills

This book of six games helps children keep cool under any circumstances. The colorful game board is bound into the middle of the spiral-bound book, ready to be used for play. Teaches children such skills as listening to others, following rules, and cooperating. For 2-4 players. Ages 7-12. By Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D.

The six games in this book take a multimodal approach to teaching self-control skills. Each game concentrates on a specific skill, including:

• Controlling Emotions
• Controlling Impulsivity
• Using Positive "Self-talk"
• Organizing and Planning
• Concern for Others
• Social Entry

Contents:

• Game board book
• 1 6-sided die
• 1 30-sided die
• 50 chips
• 6 pawns
• 1 minute sand timer
• Feelings Faces cards
• In Control cards
• I.O.U. cards
• Instructions